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Valley Forge Christian College, Pennsylvania

Overview of Valley Forge Christian College

Valley Forge Christian College is in a large suburb, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The school has a Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation. Valley Forge Christian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Valley Forge Christian College include music and therapy and counseling.

Valley Forge Christian College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Valley Forge Christian College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 934 students (881 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Valley Forge Christian College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Valley Forge Christian College makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission To prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world. VFCC is part of an international network of Assemblies of God colleges and universities. As an educational resource center, the College prepares Pentecostal leaders according to Luke 2:52 û intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. Since 1939, these individuals have gone on to begin a career, continue professional development, and/or pursue further education at the graduate level. Our Values/Commitments: 1. Community (Harmony) 2. Creativity 3. Global and Cultural Awareness 4. Leadership 5. Learning 6. Missions 7. Quality (Excellence) 8. Service 9. Spirituality 10. Technology Our Goals/Vision (2003-2008) 1. Increase Enrollment 2. Develop Facilities 3. Expand Curriculum 4. Expand Fiscal Resources 5. Increase Multi-Cultural Diversity 6. Develop Assessment Plan"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Valley Forge Christian College

Valley Forge Christian College
1401 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
General Phone: (610) 935-0450
Admissions Phone: (800) 432-8322
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 432-8322
http://www.vfcc.edu

Valley Forge Christian College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Valley Forge Christian College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy81theology and religious vocations, youth ministry, bible studies, pastoral counseling, theology, missionary studies, religious education, religious music
Therapy And Counseling22psychology
Education And Teaching18elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching
Business And Management5business
Music5music performance

Number of programs and degrees for Valley Forge Christian College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree11613
Associate's degree112
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years41

Student Body

In 2005, Valley Forge Christian College had a total enrollment of 934 students (881 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White83%
Black4%
Hispanic7%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1936%
20-2132%
22-2416%
25-296%
30-342%
35-391%
40-492%
50-640%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania42%
New Jersey15%
New York9%
Ohio8%
Maryland5%
Connecticut5%
Virginia4%
Massachusetts4%
Rhode Island1%
Vermont1%
Michigan1%
Indiana1%
State unknown1%
Delaware1%
Georgia1%
Florida1%
North Carolina1%
Iowa1%
West Virginia1%

Valley Forge Christian College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time79 %
Part-Time100 %

Valley Forge Christian College Room and Board (2005)

Valley Forge Christian College offers campus housing for 801 of its 881 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

Valley Forge Christian College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (800) 432-8322

Valley Forge Christian College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,928
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,928
Room and board$ 5,830
Room charge$ 2,574
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,000
Books and supplies$ 748
Other expenses$ 2,722

Financial Aid:
Valley Forge Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330600)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 432-8322

Valley Forge Christian College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year2*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*0*
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year6$58,8960*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$57,9871*
Associate professoracademic year6$49,7731*
Assistant professoracademic year4$44,6268$41,247
Instructoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year17$50,59210$43,221

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Valley Forge Christian College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Valley Forge Christian College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Valley Forge Christian College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Valley Forge Christian College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Valley Forge Christian College % of students from other states
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Valley Forge Christian College % of degrees in music
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Valley Forge Christian College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Valley Forge Christian College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Valley Forge Christian College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Valley Forge Christian College % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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